Change and Innovation

Every day it seems as if technology further advances, abilities that were once only thoughts decades ago; have now become today’s reality. Richards, (2013), “While many speak as if change is a reflection of the 21st century, the world has actually been changing for many, many years. The ability to manage that change effectively, especially in business organizations, is critical”. There are so many ways technology can better a workplace, and it is the job of management to provide training to the employees so the newest of technology can be of assistance to the organization. Change is inevitable; however, if not executed properly that change could be disastrous. As discussed by Richards, (2013), “The ability to manage that change effectively, especially in business organizations, is critical. The effects of change can be negative or positive. Successful management will ensure the latter”. Richards, (2013), suggests that management accept change because once management does change will be easier accepted by employees. Employees look to management for leadership; that being said, if management is united and strong less panic will set in amongst the employees.
Practice openness, when an employee does not feel threaten by management or change an employee is more likely to listen. Management should solicit input and if management has successfully implement openness an employee will be more likely to give critical feedback. Always provide training; anything new can seem a bit scary and make an employee feel inadequate to the job, but, with proper training the change will take effect more smoothly and less threatening. Last, management should accept and recognize failures will happen and not all employees will catch on to the change immediately. If management is able to…...

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AURANGABAD
Innovation and Change
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Raghav Pandya (H-18087)
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Declaration
I declare that this essay is the result of my own hard work and I confirm this to the university, regarding cheating and plagiarism. No material contained within this project has been used in any other submission or by the authors, for an academic award.
11th December, 2012
Raghav Pandya
(H-18087)
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Part 1: INTRODUCTION….…...………………………………………………………... [3]
1.1Examples of ongoing innovations in hotels.……………………………….,………… [4]
Part2: THEORY………………………………………………………………………… [5-6]
Part 3: CRITIQUE AND ANALYSIS……………...……………………………………. [7]
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ECONOMIC GROWTH BECOMING MORE COMPETIVE | Improve business processesIncrease investment in sciences and technologyCreating confidence for external investmentCreate business partnerships |
TRANSFORMS PATIENT OUTCOMES | Improved decision makingNew medicines, medical technologiesFocus on treatments in the homeGood informatics |
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